SSW 500 - Community Partnerships

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This class will focus on relationship building and partnership formation in the context of community practice. Community partnerships hold the potential for individuals and groups to jointly identify priorities and work towards social change. An empowerment orientation guides this course with a focus upon community capacity building. We will begin by developing a critical understanding of such key concepts as community, participation and empowerment. We will then examine 1) how social work has historically been engaged in working with communities, 2) different community organizing and development models, 3) core values and skills for working with communities, and 4) other strategies for advocating for social change. These strategies will include building coalitions, facilitating intergroup dialogue, navigating the political arena, developing resources, working with the media, and engaging in participatory research efforts. The content will be enlivened through the use of case examples as well as opportunities to learn about and participate in local community partnerships. The course is structured for both students interested in the IFG and OCP concentrations. As will be discussed, the ability to effectively engage in partnership building is a valuable skill for virtually all social work positions that involve a commitment to create change. Must be enrolled in one of the following: Master of Social Work, Non-Matriculated Social Work.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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